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LONG BRANCH - Mayor John Pallone has nominated Luanne M. Peterpaul, a state leader for LGBTQ rights, as the city's municipal court judge. Peterpaul, whose is expected to be confirmed by the City Council on Wednesday, served 12 years on the board of Garden State Equality, one of the state's leading civil rights groups, chairing the Action Fund. Her work on the board was a driving force behind marriage equality in New Jersey, according to a statement from Long Branch's administration. “I believe Luanne will be a welcome selection for the City of Long Branch. Her background demonstrates extensive knowledge of the law,” Pallone said. “She is an advocate of social justice and her dedication to these causes are very apparent.” RELATED: Ocean Grove couple celebrated in documentary Peterpaul was a co-author of New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie … [Read more...] about Mayor Pallone picks LGBTQ leader for Long Branch judge

Cinema Diverse began its four-day journey into the LGBTQ past Thursday night. The 11th annual Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival opened with filmmakers signing giant, inflated “love balls” and walking what producer David Millbern called “a red mat” at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Milbern and director Billy Clift then introduced their opening night movie, “The Long Road To Freedom: The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years,” to a nearly sold-out audience that included pioneering lesbian comic and activist Robin Tyler, who is in the documentary. More filmmakers attended the opening than at any previous Cinema Diverse, said Festival Director Michael C. Green, and many were celebrating being in Palm Springs as much as the launch of more than 40 short and feature-length films. More: Most filmed sites in Palm Springs More: Winners of June ShortFest Palm Springs resident Ricky Reidling was attending his second Cinema Diverse as the director of his … [Read more...] about Cinema Diverse opens with big turnout. Here’s why people are excited about the LGBTQ film fest

After a slight delay, a new LGBTQ bar coming to Downtown has set an opening date for later this month. The Birdcage Bar and Lounge, located in the former Shooter’s Bar location at 927 Race St., will officially open for business on Friday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. It was originally scheduled to open in late September. The Birdcage is just the latest venture from Juan Imeroni, who also owns and operates O’Malley’s in the Alley, the Blind Pig, Gypsy’s Mainstrasse and the Lola’s Coffee locations. He is also the co-owner of the Butcher and Barrel and Ché. The Birdcage will be managed by Guy Ulam, former general manager of Cincinnati’s longtime LGBTQ bar, Adonis. "Over the past three months, the space has seen a series of renovations and updates that include a refinished floor and fresh paint, unique up-cycled decor, an eclectic collection of art and fine furnishings, 10 flat-screen TVs, updated lighting and a … [Read more...] about LGBTQ bar, the Birdcage, gets new opening date

Several candidates made history with their November 6 election victories, recording significant "firsts" for minorities and women in American politics. Among the historic accomplishments: The first gay man to win a governor's race and the youngest woman to be elected to Congress. Several states also elected minority candidates to the U.S. House and Senate for the first time. Here's a breakdown of some of the firsts: Jared Polis: First openly gay man to win a governor's race Polis was elected governor of Colorado. He previously served in the U.S. House. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Youngest woman elected to Congress The New York activist and Democrat, 29, cruised to victory after upsetting established Democrat Rep. Joe Crowley in the primary race. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever elected t... Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your … [Read more...] about These are the historic firsts for women, minority and LGBTQ candidates in 2018

Story highlights Lebanon's appeals court has ruled that homosexual sex is not unlawful Lebanon is one of the more liberal countries in the Middle East, but the LGBTQ community faces social pressures LGBTQ individuals are exploring different ways to express themselves (CNN)Seven years ago, Hoedy Saad started teaching himself how to vogue after watching "Paris is Burning" -- a seminal 1990 documentary that spotlights the drag ball scene in 1980s New York City. But Saad's dance floor is not in America. It is in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, where the 23-year-old veterinary medicine student has been teaching classes for the past four years. Video by Rouba Noureddine New York City was where voguing, a dance form featuring elaborate body movements, first emerged. Named after Vogue magazine and inspired by the model poses within its pages, the dance and its origins can be traced to the Harlem ballroom scene in the 1960s -- and it is, to this day, closely associated with the … [Read more...] about Voguing for freedom: Lebanon’s LGBTQ fight for equal rights